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Views from the Mountain
From the RectorThe Reverend Susan R. Ironside
ST. JOHN ON THE MOUNTAIN February 2014
STEWARDSHIP 2014
As of January 21st, we have 117 pledges for $353,425. Our goal is to increase participation from last year to reach a total of $362,000 for 2014. If you have any questions about Stewardship, please contact [email protected] or Bob Courtemanche [email protected]. If you haven't already done so, please return your 2014 Pledge Card ASAP. Extra pledge cards can be found on the web at www.sjotm.org, in the narthex or call the office 908-‐766-‐2282 to have one sent to you.
Jeanne Williams and I have seen an awful lot of each other in recent weeks. The Director of our Nursery School and I are seeking to strengthen our existing program, and that has meant lots of time talking, taking some road trips, and, sure, I’ll admit it, having an occasional beer after work while I scribble down notes, as I try to learn as much as possible about early childhood education. (I didn't study that in seminary.) So, Jeanne Williams and I see a lot of each other these days. Good thing she likes me. (At least I hope she does. God knows I adore her.)
Our Nursery School Program is one of the finest in the area, preparing very young children for a lifetime of learning. Our graduates show up at Kindergarten ready to take on the world, and we couldn’t be prouder of them, or of the teachers who so tirelessly make this possible. What a gift to the community we are able to give! What a gift to the world! Who even knows what these young children will one day accomplish? Sure, they may not quite be able to tie their own shoes yet, but watch them in a few years. They may just change the world!
Thanks to the boldness and vision of Jeanne Williams, the Nursery School Board, our Wardens, and our Vestry, I am proud to tell you that we have launched a program to offer scholarships to our Nursery School, and have established a Task Force to work on this exciting opportunity. On May 17 we will have a joint fundraiser, sponsored by both the parish and the school, and every dollar raised at that event will help fund scholarship positions in our spectacular school. Because when you have such a treasure as we have in our community, it is only natural to want to share it; to want to see just what could happen if a handful more children could grow and learn on top of the Mountain, children who may not otherwise be able to afford it. They may just change the world!
Almost There...
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ST. JOHN ON THE MOUNTAIN FEBRUARY 2014
2014 Annual Meeting Election Results
Heather McBride Leef, Junior Warden
Heather joined St. John on the Mountain in 2007, after moving to Basking Ridge from Rowayton, CT. She has taught Sunday School since 2009 and previously taught Sunday School at St. Luke’s in Darien, CT and at St. Paul’s in Westfield, NJ. In the summer, she attends St. Simon-‐by-‐the-‐Sea in Mantoloking, NJ, where she and Jon were married and their sons, Maxwell and Clyde were baptized.
Heather is a director in Deloitte’s Office of the CEO Program. This national program supports services provided to the organization’s largest and most prestigious clients. Before joining the national program, Heather was an auditor in Deloitte’s New York office, serving diverse multinational and domestic clients in a variety of industries.
Heather volunteers her time to the Pingry School Parents Association and has served on the board of directors of Ada Budrick Child Care & Learning Center which offers subsidized daycare for low income families in Boonton, NJ.
Heather received a BSBA from Bucknell University. She is a member of the AICPA and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Nina Dixon (who is completing a two year term for Heather Leef)
Rosina B. Dixon has been a member of St. John on the Mountain since 1984. She sang in the choir from 1984 to 2000, served on the vestry from 1990 to 1993, was a member of the Mission and Finance Committees, chaired the Profile Committee in 1998 and was a member of the Search Committee. She currently is a regular attendee at the 8 am service and was a member of the Profile Committee.
She is a Trustee of Daytop NJ, a residential treatment facility for adolescents, and a member of the Development Board for the Convent of St. John Baptist in Mendham NJ. She also serves on the Advisory Board for Silberman College of Business at Fairleigh Dickenson University and the Board of the Jointure for Community Adult Education in Raritan, NJ.
She holds a BA from Harvard/Radcliffe College and an MD from Columbia P&S. She is currently Senior Director in Global Pharmacovigilance and Epidemiology at sanofi-‐aventis. She also serves on the boards of directors for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and Cambrex Corp.
Katherine Woodfield Hermes Katherine Woodfield Hermes received her bachelor’s degree from Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. She went on to receive her MBA from Penn State University, with a focus on marketing. She spent the next twenty working for major US pharmaceutical companies and learning how the pharmaceutical industry worked with, though, and for its end consumers, the everyday patient. She now owns Healthcare Insurance Education, a consulting and health insurance brokerage firm, is an educator, and an author. Katherine joined St. John on the Mountain in 1999. Her three children, Carter, Abigail, and Devon were all baptized at St. John's and attended the nursery school. She has taught Sunday School and for the past 4 years sung in the choir. Recently, Katherine has been working to revive the Youth Group and looks forward to her time working the with Vestry.
Wood HuntleyOriginally from North Carolina, Wood graduated from Georgetown Law School after serving with the US Army in Vietnam. He lived for twelve years in Philadelphia practicing law and starting several businesses. Wood and his wife, Beirne Donaldson, were married at St. John on the Mountain in 1987 and have been members ever since, during which time he has been a member of the choir. Their daughter, Margo, was both christened and confirmed at St. John on the Mountain. In 1987 he started Museum Store Products, Inc, to manufacture custom products for museum stores in the US and Canada; and is still fully engaged in that business. He last served on the Vestry many years ago, and looks forward to serving again.
Congratulations to newly elected Junior Warden and Vestry Class of 2016
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For those who have requested the Weekly Offering Envelopes for 2014, they are now available for pick-‐up and can be found on a table near Parish Hall. If you don't see your name and you would like weekly envelopes, please call the office 908-‐766-‐2282 or contact [email protected] to have them sent to you.
WEEKLY OFFERING ENVELOPESCopies of the 2014 Annual Report are available in the narthex or call the office 908-‐766-‐2282 to have one mailed to you.
We want to give a special thanks to our retired Junior Warden
Hilary Thomas-‐Dorer
and our retired Vestry Class of 2013: Kathy Christie, Nina Dixon, and
Debbie Hennel
Thank you to our 2014 Annual Convention Delegates elected at the meeting:
Sue Catlett, Bob Courtemanche, Alessandro DeGregori, and alternate Alan Enos
THANK YOU to the Retired Junior Warden &
the 2013 Vestry Class
Congratulations to newly elected Vestry Class of 2016 continued
Michael MitchellMichael and his wife Lynn, Director of Children's Ministries, were married at St. John on the Mountain in 2005 and have been members ever since. They have three children: daughters Meredith (6), Charlotte (3), and son Patrick (1), who were all baptized at St. John on the Mountain. Michael served on the vestry from 2009-‐2011 and used to lead Youth Group. For the last two years Michael has worked for the Flemington Raritan School District as the Supervisor of Educational Technology. Prior to this position, he taught Japanese at the New Providence School District for 14 years. Michael graduated Bucknell University with a major in Japanese Studies. He has a Masters in Asian Studies and finished his doctoral coursework in Educational Leadership from Seton Hall University. He looks forward to serving the St. John on the Mountain community again.
Patty VollmarPatty, her husband Pete and daughters Sydney (14) and Katie (10) joined St. John on the Mountain in 2006 when they moved to Basking Ridge, NJ. Patty has been a Sunday School teacher since joining St. John on the Mountain and has helped with the Art Show for several years. Her girls both acolyte. Patty has worked for Colgate Palmolive for 24 years. She is currently Director of Global Development Information Technology in Colgate's Morristown, NJ office. She's been quite active in the schools in Basking Ridge with PTO committees and school plays. She is currently a Senior Girl Scout leader for her daughter's troop. Patty has a degree in Supply Chain Management from Penn State University and a minor in Spanish from the University of Salamanca, Spain.
THANK YOU to the 2014 Annual Convention Delegates
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The Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing will take place on on Thursday, February 27th at noon in the chapel. This simple service of prayer, Holy Communion, and the laying on of hands for those who desire it, is an extension of the ministry of the Pastoral Care Committee. All are welcome.
HEALING SERVICEThursday, February 27th
WORSHIP NEWS
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PARISH REGISTRY & UPDATES
We welcomed into the Household of God through Holy Baptism
U Samantha Yongzhuping MorrisU John Chensijie Morris
2014 BAPTISM at St. John on the Mountain
We baptize primarily on those dates set aside for baptism, as listed in the Book of Common Prayer. Since the presence of the community of faith is essential for welcoming the newly baptized into the church, baptisms take place in the principal service on the appointed Sunday. Questions about baptism? Please contact the office 908-‐766-‐2282 or [email protected].
The 2014 dates for Holy Baptism
✤ Saturday, April 19th -‐ The Great Vigil of Easter✤ Sunday, June 8th -‐ The Day of Pentecost ✤ Sunday, November 2nd -‐ All Saints’ Sunday
The Baptism of Sammy and Jack Morris on Sunday, January 12th
If you would like to have someone added to the Prayer List, please call 9098-‐766-‐2282 or email the Parish Office [email protected].
PRAYER LIST
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BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
A big thanks goes to the Bernardsville Fire Department
who came to our rescue on Thursday, January 9th and
Friday, January 10th when we had two separate instances
of burst water pipes that set off the fire alarms
FROM THE SENIOR WARDENBob Courtemanche
At our Annual Meeting we had the opportunity to reflect on our parish life. We have come a long way in the past few years. Spiritual health has led to our improved financial situation. When comparing our finances from 2009 to 2013 (see chart to the right) you can see that we have been very careful stewards of what we have been given, sometimes having to make painful decisions with expenses. Our efforts are paying off. We have made steady progress with reducing the debt from our building project, shaving off $100,000 from the loan balance in 2013. With this debt reduction, the stress that the debt service payments had on the operating budget has eased, and we have been able to start to restore funding to Outreach and our Diocesan Contribution.
Also at the Annual Meeting, we honored the ministry of Hilary Thomas-‐Dorer, who completed her term as Junior Warden, and welcomed our new Junior Warden, Heather Leef. It was a privilege to work with Hilary, and I am excited about sharing this ministry with Heather. Our community is fortunate to have such gifted leaders!
In the weeks to come we will be announcing a Capital Campaign dedicated to eliminating the remaining debt from the building project and building a Capital Fund to provide scholarships for our Nursery School, and care for our physical plant over time. The ability to offer children an opportunity to attend our wonderful Nursery School will provide a focused Outreach Mission. This Mission will give our Parishioners a chance to give their time, talents and financial resources to help families in Bernardsville and surrounding communities, while continuing to strengthen the bond with Jeanne Williams, the teachers, and the parents of our Nursery School.
2009 2013
Income $505,671 $463,897
Expenses $592,621 $446,315
Operating Results ($86,950) $17,582
Construction Loan Balance $1,245,395 $370,255
Loan Interest Payment $93,000 $29,958
Mission Outreach $10,850 $17,000
Diocesan Contribution $19,000 $30,000
2013: Renewed Fiscal Vitality
Debt Elimination
Building Endowment
Establish Outreach and Scholarship
Fund
2014: Building our Future
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Best Wishes as you celebrate your birthday
in February
CHILDREN & YOUTH NEWS
ST. JOHN’S NURSERY SCHOOL NEWS
Carter Hermes, Dietze Gibson, Mattie Sbaraglio, Keeley Farley,
Trevor Lukacsko, Brady Morais, Ian Feeley, and Graham Asper
ST. JOHN ON THE MOUNTAIN February 2014
Please join us on Sunday, February 2nd, as our middle and high school students make and serve soup for Souper Bowl Sunday immediately following the 10:00am service. Soup will be for available for sale for immediate consumption or to go with take-‐home containers.
All children are encouraged to bring a can of soup to Sunday School on February 2nd to donate to the Food Bank Pantry of Somerset County.
SOUPER BOWLSunday, February 2nd
Treble Choir rehearsals will begin on Sunday, February 9th. Join Mr. Morgan in the choir room immediately following the 10 am service for a brief rehearsal. All children are welcome to attend. Parents can help out by escorting their children to the choir room. Meet new friends and sing great music!
The 4th-6th grade Sunday School class were inspired by the beautiful stained glass at St. John on the Mountain to create their own versions. Their art represents the symbolism of the Spirit alighting like a dove on Jesus' shoulder after being baptized on the banks of the Jordan by his cousin John.
CALENDAR UPDATEThere will be Sunday School on
Sunday, February 16th.
TREBLE CHOIRBegins on Sunday, February 9th
The blustery month of January kept our little ones busy with more indoor activities than usual.
The Travelin' Tumblers brought a "winter festival" to our preschoolers. It was a very active morning in the parish hall!
Other activities included "travel" to foreign countries-‐ the pre-‐K girls and boys were introduced to different cultures through art activities, songs, stories, and food tasting. Interested parents were also invited to share any enlightening travel experiences.
Many of our nursery school families attended "pizza night." The Preschool of Rock, an interactive music program, provided entertainment. Thanks to our social chairs for organizing a fun event!
Registration for the next school year is continuing. Anyone interested in a school tour, please contact the nursery school at (908)766-‐0374 or email the director, Jeanne Williams at [email protected].
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February Birthday Wishes to Mary Courtemanche, Dulcy Green,
Betty Heitmann, Bobbie Herold, Shea Lukacsko, Thomas Paluck, Louise Vivona-MIller, & Jack Woods
COMMUNITY/FELLOWSHIP NEWS
All are welcome to join the Ladies' Luncheon on Thursday, February 20th at noon at the home of Sue Catlett located at 20 Tanners Brook Road, Chester. Please bring a sandwich; beverages and dessert will be provided. We hope to see you there. RSVP to Sue at 908-‐955-‐7109.
Ladies’ LuncheonThursday, February 20th
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Men’s LuncheonThursday, February 7th
Please join us on the first Thursday of each month at 12:15 pm at the Morristown Club at 27 Elm Street in Morristown. The luncheons are open to members of the parish and their guests. For more information please contact Alan Enos at 908-‐234-‐1321 or [email protected].
If you would like a Parish Directory, please stop by the Parish House. Directories can be found on a clipboard posted on the bulletin board. To have a digital copy sent to you call the office 908-‐766-‐2282 or email [email protected]
PARISH DIRECTORY
Grace Soup Kitchen Friday, February 28th
10 am – 1 pm 600 Cleveland Avenue, Plainfield, NJ
Grace Soup Kitchen serves 1,000 hot nutritious meals the last five days of each month to the hungry of Plainfield. St. John on the Mountain parishioners help on the last Friday of each month. Join us one Friday as we prepare and serve lunch. The next day scheduled for St. John on the Mountain to serve is on Friday, February 28th from 10 am – 1 pm.
Sign-‐up sheets are on bulletin board outside kitchen or contact Fenn Putnam at [email protected] or Sally Hespe at [email protected].
MISSION OUTREACH
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St. John on the Mountain379 Mt. Harmony RoadBernardsville, NJ 07924-1414
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ST. JOHN ON THE MOUNTAIN379 Mount Harmony RoadBernardsville, NJ 07924908-766-2282
PARISH STAFFThe Reverend Susan [email protected] x11
The Reverend Dr. Patrick [email protected]
Richard MorganDirector of Music & [email protected] x14
Lynn MitchellDirector of Children’s [email protected]
Patti LippmanParish [email protected] x10
Lisa KeenanFinance [email protected] x13
Edward JenéSexton
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